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Twelve officials of the municipal enterprise have been named as suspects in investigations into winter road maintenance amid staff shortages caused by mobilization and investigative actions. We examine what risks this poses for the city and what the authorities must do to minimize the consequences.
Warming and southerly winds increase the risk of snow sliding off roofs and ice falling. The State Emergency Service and the Kyiv City State Administration remind people of simple but effective safety rules that can save lives.
When the enemy strikes the energy infrastructure, the response is not rhetoric but logistics. How the State Emergency Service’s network of mobile centers is providing heat, food and safety to Kyiv residents right now.
While some talk about supporting the army, others take generators and quadcopters — and head to places where it's −15°C and the nearest enemy is only a few hundred metres away. Bilohorod village head Anton Ovsiyenko and his team have once again returned from the frontline. And once again — not empty-handed.
After overnight strikes, emergency crews restored heat supply to Troyeshchyna. However, owing to damage at heat-generation facilities and the system’s physical characteristics, some of the capital’s buildings remain cold — we explain which districts were affected and what to do now.
While the enemy is trying to plunge Ukraine into darkness, the Bilohorodska community is shifting into a mode of maximum resilience. Village head Anton Ovsienko has published a detailed plan for the community’s operations: from strict electricity conservation to "warmth packages" for those who need them most.
DTEK reports the resumption of scheduled rolling power outages in the capital. This is not an accident but a controlled measure due to system load — we explain how to find out your outage time and what to do at home.
Systemic work, not always visible in the headlines but felt in apartments: due to damage to networks in the capital, more than 1,100 buildings remain without heating. The city and the state are increasing the number of emergency crews and receiving international assistance to speed up the restoration of services.
In Kyiv, 1,395 Points of Invincibility are operating, including 211 tents run by the State Emergency Service (DSNS). Read where to find help today, why these points are important, and what they mean for the safety of Kyiv residents over the coming week.
While rescuers finish clearing the rubble at the "White Chocolate" residential complex, the residents of Bilohorodka are showing the whole world what true Ukrainian resilience looks like. The community, which lost two people, is not simply mourning — it is swiftly mobilizing to restore normal life.
While the country fights an external enemy, residents of the Kyiv region have found themselves in the grip of internal inaction. Sofiivska Borshchahivka and Bilohorodka have been living for a month in a reality where seeing your breath in the room is the norm and flushing the toilet with a basin is a daily quest.
Public transport is the artery of the capital. When there aren’t enough drivers, it affects passenger flows, schedules and the city’s readiness for peak loads. Kyivpastrans has announced official employment, free training and salaries of up to 40,000 — we examine whether that will be enough.
Due to heating and power outages, the city, emergency responders and charities have set up a support network. Briefly — what’s been done, where to turn, and how to help others and protect yourself today.
Kyiv's "red" line returned to service on a weekend schedule after overnight shelling. For residents, this restores mobility and is another signal of stabilization in the city's infrastructure.
At the 35th kilometre of the Kyiv–Chernihiv highway near Kalynivka, a truck was involved in an accident resulting in injuries. Traffic toward Kyiv is partially blocked — we explain the consequences for roads, transport and daily commutes.
As private carriers raise fares, residents of the Bilohorodska community are coming together for change. The village council has moved from words to action, defending everyone’s right to affordable, quality transport.
DTEK reports restoration of power to key facilities, but widespread emergency outages continue. Repair crews are working around the clock — what this means for residents and which districts to pay attention to.
The mayor of Kyiv confirmed the death of one 60‑year‑old maintenance worker on 19 January and denied reports of two fatalities. We examine what risks to infrastructure and to the working conditions of emergency crews this incident reveals.
As winter tests Ukraine's resilience, the Bilohorodska community is moving into a state of maximum mobilization. This is not simply a struggle against the cold — it is a test of our solidarity, where every switched-off appliance and every warmed neighbor help bring a shared victory over the energy challenge closer.
Due to emergency power outage schedules in the capital, trams and trolleybuses have been temporarily suspended — the city is deploying replacement buses, including route No. 3‑T. We explain how this will affect travel today.
After missile-and-drone strikes on the capital’s energy system, Kyivteploenergo rapidly deployed 18 mobile boiler units — they are heating 13 hospitals across six districts until the permanent networks are restored. We examine why this is important for patient safety and what it means from a technical and international perspective.
Service on the Red Line has been restored after power outages: what this means for Kyiv residents and what risks remain in the city's infrastructure.
Kyiv City State Administration reports: due to emergency power outages, only one train will operate between the left and right banks at 20–25 minute intervals. We explain what this means for travel and the safety of Kyiv residents.
Because of icy conditions and severe frosts, up to 40 trolleybuses and up to 25 trams will operate at night, while daytime service will be covered by duplicate bus routes. We explain how this will affect travel around the city and the operation of emergency services.
When temperatures shift during the day, icy conditions return even despite overnight road treatment. We look at which resources are being deployed, what this means for Kyiv residents, and how to prepare for complications in the coming days.
While the enemy seeks to sow despair, Ukraine's home front is turning into an unbreakable spiritual fortress. Today the lakeshore in Shevchenkove (opposite the City Lake residential complex) became a place of strength for hundreds of residents of the Bilohorodska community: here they were not simply blessing water, but forging a shared faith in victory and praying for the warriors who hold the skies on the "zero" line.
A traffic accident involving 13 vehicles has slowed traffic toward Vyshhorod; patrol officers have organized traffic to use the oncoming lane — what this means for Kyiv commuters' morning routes.
In the capital, girls aged 9–14 are being offered a free nine‑valent vaccine against human papillomavirus at primary healthcare centers paid for by the city budget. We explain why this is important and how to register a child for the vaccination.
While Ukraine marks Epiphany, Bilohorodka is showing genuine unity: the community head spent the first week of the new year not in the office but on the "zero" line of the eastern front. It is a clear signal to everyone — support for our local fighters remains an absolute priority for the community in the new year.
DTEK said that the Dniprovskyi, Desnianskyi and Darnytskyi districts are returning to regular power-supply schedules after the massive shelling on December 27. We explain why this does not mean a full stabilization of the energy system and what to do next.
Due to expected snowfalls, fog and icy conditions, the Kyiv City State Administration together with the Kyiv Regional Military Administration are preparing 55 control points and possible temporary restrictions on heavy and oversized vehicles — measures that will affect logistics, traffic congestion and the operation of communal services.
On Sunday, January 4, some routes will temporarily detour around markets on Tatarska and Ihor Yukhnovskyi streets. Check alternatives and plan your trips in advance.
Due to damage to the heating network near Demiyivska Square, traffic toward Kholodnyarska Street is disrupted. Patrol officers are organizing a detour via Iziumska Street — please take this into account when planning your trips.
On the night between December 31, 2025 and January 1, 2026, 12 babies were born in Kyiv's maternity hospitals — the same number as last year. Why these figures matter not only for statistics but also for municipal services and young families.
Traffic toward the "Shuliavska" station is congested due to an accident. UNN confirms the information, citing the capital's patrol police — a brief note on the consequences and detour options.
Due to a projected decline in ridership, the metro is temporarily adjusting service intervals — what this means for Kyiv residents and how it's connected to the "3000 km Across Ukraine" program.
After widespread power outages, trams have returned to Left Bank routes. We explain what work the rescue crews carried out, why trolleybuses are not yet fully back in service, and what this means for every Kyiv resident.
Trains are operating between "Akademmistechko" and "Lisova", but intervals have been changed due to electricity shortages following enemy attacks. We explain how this will affect daily commutes and what steps the city recommends.
After a series of orders from the municipal inspection and a petition from the prosecutor's office, the Ferris wheel's owner agreed to dismantle it. The decision affects not only the attraction but also trust in procedures and the management of urban space — we examine why this matters.
While the enemy seeks to sow despair, the story of sniper Oleksandr Kosmina from Muzychi has become for Ukrainians a symbol that love and responsibility are stronger than death. This is not merely a story about the war but a testament to an "iron man" who, even under fire near Bakhmut, made sure his children would have a home.
Kyiv region continues to restore sports infrastructure destroyed by the enemy. A new martial arts hall has been opened at the State Tax University in Irpin, which will become a training center for future champions and a symbol of the region’s resilience.
Kyiv region is expanding its program to provide housing for internally displaced persons. The head of the Kyiv Regional Military Administration, Mykola Kalashnyk, signed a memorandum with the charity "Housing for IDPs," which will launch new building reconstruction projects in several communities across the region.
Kyiv region continues to demonstrate resilience in the face of energy terror. At the latest meeting of the operational headquarters of the region’s Defense Council, chaired by Mykola Kalashnyk, key priorities were outlined: recovery after attacks, fair distribution of electricity, and stable communications for every community.
While the country fights for its survival, communities in Kyiv region are laying the groundwork for life after victory. In the Bilohorodka community, reconstruction and completion of three key educational institutions have officially begun. The project is worth 600 million hryvnias and has been worked on by the village council for the past four years.
Emergency crews are working at the scene; damage to a 600 mm-diameter pipe may cause changes in water pressure and traffic delays. We explain what Kyiv residents need to know now.
In Kyiv’s Dniprovskyi district on December 17 damage to a 600-mm-diameter main pipeline was recorded. We explain why this is important for residents, what the services are doing, and how this fits into the broader context of the city’s infrastructure.
The school meals reform initiated by First Lady Olena Zelenska is being scaled up. From September 1 of the next school year, the number of children receiving free hot lunches will be significantly expanded. Kyiv region, as a flagship of change, is already demonstrating results that are becoming an example for the entire country.
Klychko showed photos of the construction and explained what has already been done and why 2026 is a realistic target. We explain what this will mean for Kyiv residents and what technical challenges contractors are facing.
True friendship is tested in hardship, and true solidarity is shown through sustained support. The civic organization "Sankt Augustin and Friends Help" (Germany) once again proved that the Dmytrivska community is not just a point on a map to them, but close friends. On December 14, a German delegation visited the community on a Christmas mission.
Ukrainian communities are continuing to integrate into the European space not just in words but through concrete environmental and energy projects. Recently the Boyarka community took part in the annual Municipal Platform on Climate and Energy event, where, together with EU partners, they discussed the roadmap for Ukraine’s "green" recovery.
The Northern Commercial Court of Appeal confirmed the decision to return the premises of the Tereshchenko Estate’s annex to Kyiv’s municipal ownership. We examine why this is not only a legal victory but also a test for the restoration and preservation of the city’s cultural heritage.
Recovery is not just about repairing damaged walls; it is about laying the groundwork for future prosperity. In Kyiv, a large-scale Results and Development Forum took place as part of the "Viability+" project. Communities from the Kyiv region demonstrated how they are turning international aid into tools for long-term growth.
Ensuring the energy autonomy of communities has become the number-one priority amid potential threats to infrastructure. The Bilohorodska community has received from the government of France its second high-tech Energy BOX complex. This equipment enables critical infrastructure to operate reliably, regardless of the state of the wider power grid.
In Bucha, where life is actively being revived, an acute social conflict has erupted over electricity supply. Thousands of residents of the condo association "Nova Bucha-1" have been left hostage to the developer's temporary schemes, unpaid debts and bureaucratic delays. Although power is currently being supplied as normal, the risk of disconnection remains critical, prompting urgent intervention by city authorities.
A major marathon of Christmas celebrations for children who most need warmth and support has kicked off in Kyiv region. It is a direct signal from the authorities: the most vulnerable are always remembered. The focus is on children of servicemen, fallen defenders, orphans and children with disabilities. The first to see the fairy-tale performance were 580 children.
Sport dance has become a powerful tool of diplomacy. The Ukrainian club "Adagio" from heroic Irpin conquered Vienna, not only claiming a top spot but also delivering an important civic message to the world. Our athletes have once again proven: the indomitable Ukrainian spirit is expressed not only on the front lines.
This is not just new walls — it’s an ecosystem of respect for those who have endured the hell of war. More than 80,000 veterans already live in Kyiv region, and their return to civilian life requires action, not words. In Bucha, construction is in full swing on a large-scale veterans’ hub with a shelter and rehabilitation zones, the progress of which was personally inspected by the head of the Kyiv Regional Military Administration (KOVA), Mykola Kalashnyk.
While the country fights for freedom on the front lines, a new generation of winners is being forged on the home front. In Bilohorodka, the boxing ring became a place of unity for the community, the families of fallen soldiers and Ukraine's sporting elite. It was not just a tournament but a powerful signal: we remember every person who gave their life for Ukraine.
While the country is focused on the front, the home front is being strengthened. In the Kyiv region an important step toward comprehensive security has been taken: a new police station has opened in the Zazymia community.
Amid persistent Russian attacks on critical infrastructure, the Kyiv region has taken a decisive step to ensure security and sustainable development. Regional leaders reached an agreement with Denmark on key areas of support that go far beyond standard humanitarian aid. While the enemy seeks to destroy our energy infrastructure, Western partners are supplying technologies essential for survival.
A tragedy occurred in the village of Bilohorodka in Bucha district — the bodies of three people were found in a private home, the prosecutor’s office reported.
The Saint Nicholas Residence was held in the Bilohorod community and was attended by more than 1,000 children. The youngsters wrote letters, took part in workshops, and received gifts. Among the guests were internally displaced children from the Soledar community.
The Bilohorodska community signed a memorandum with the Amosov Institute of Cardiovascular Surgery. The agreement provides for referring patients for cardiac surgical care, outreach consultations by specialists, and the professional development of local medical staff.
On December 10 at 10:00 a.m. in Kyiv the renovated Bessarabsky Market opened in test mode. Traditional market trading has been preserved, and a food hall featuring international cuisines and a bar has been introduced. The modernization included new refrigeration and retail equipment; the works were scheduled from May 19 to August 19, 2025, with no interference in the landmark's authentic elements.
The project name "Mostytska" will be changed before the station is put into operation. In 2026 Kyiv residents will choose the final name via the "Kyiv Digital" app from three proposed options.
The Bilohorodska community allocated UAH 2 million to the National Guard, where local residents serve. It also approved a joint project with its German twin town to purchase a sludge suction truck and ratified cost estimates for major repairs to the outpatient clinic and the sewage system.
On Armed Forces Day, the Bilohorodska community held the Ukrainian Tug-of-War Championship. Fifty teams from various regions took part. The village head took charge of the federation’s regional branch for the sport in Kyiv Oblast.
Twenty-five families in the Bilohorod community will receive compensation for housing damaged in the enemy attack on November 29. The village council allocated UAH 587,000 for restoration. Aid for military personnel and residents under other programs was also approved.
The Ministry of Culture designated several NGOs and companies as critically important to the economy, including Wikimedia Ukraine, Slidstvo.Info and the "Ye" bookstore chain. It also confirmed the status for a number of media outlets and publishers.
Anton Ovsienko reported on talks in France, where he discussed cooperation between the Bilohorod community and Bures-sur-Yvette and future joint projects.
The sports ground in Sviatopetrivske has been completely reconstructed: new surfacing, equipment, lighting and fencing. Village head Anton Ovsiienko announced the completion of the work.
The Bilohorodska community received from the French government an Energy BOX unit equipped with solar panels with a capacity of 104 kW. The installation will be used to power the community's critical infrastructure.
Bilohorodska village council allocated more than UAH 1.3 million in material assistance to defenders and participants in the "Turbota" ("Care") program. Children of combatants will receive free school meals, and a commission has been established to address housing issues for internally displaced persons (IDPs).
The Bilohorod community plans to establish a shelter for stray animals in 2026. The village head, Anton Ovsienko, has studied the experience of Lviv, where one of the best veterinary centers in Ukraine operates.
The village head of Bilohorodka, Anton Ovsienko, delivered aid to the fighters of the 3rd Separate Assault Brigade. Volunteers brought anti-drone nets and food products for the defenders from the community.
The Bilohorod territorial community is demonstrating significant success in implementing the decentralization reform, becoming one of the most successful examples of effective local self-government in the Kyiv region.
Sometimes, to understand the fundamental issues of war and peace, it is enough to simply look at a map. The Bilohorod community, located to the west-southwest of Kyiv, is assigned the role of one of the keys to the capital of Ukraine by its very location.
Participants of the pilot program "Leadership for the Recovery of Donetsk Region," organized by the Donetsk Regional Military Administration in collaboration with Mariupol State University, visited the Bilohorod community in Kyiv Oblast.
Today we are creating a new, self-governing Ukrainian republic of the future. A republic that relies on self-governing territorial communities and on active, conscious citizens who strive for positive change and are ready to engage in necessary actions.
For almost ten years, Bilohorodka has celebrated Vyshyvanka Day—not merely as a festive occasion, but as a profound act of returning to one's roots. Each year, the celebration draws full halls, as for the residents of the community, the vyshyvanka is not just clothing, but a symbol of dignity, culture, and resilience.